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‘When discussing the struggles of working-class communities, why are British Muslims ignored?’

Writer Taj Ali explores how British Muslims are invisibilised from the discourse on social class...

Mo Farah’s tragic story shines spotlight on UK’s ‘hostile’ immigration policy

The harrowing revelations that Sir Mo Farah was trafficked to Britain as a young child has highlighted the real-life...

Worshippers perform final Tawaf as Hajj 2022 comes to a close

Pilgrims returned to Makkah to perform the Tawaf Al-Wida (the Farewell Tawaf) as Hajj 2022 draws to a close....

Video: Eid in the park

Muslims across the UK flocked to various Eid prayers in open areas on Saturday and we were at the...

Top diplomats say Europe failed Muslims in Srebrenica

The diplomats said the 1995 Srebrenica massacre was a failure for Europe and caused the continent shame....

Video: Top 5 Eid activities for children

Finding ways to keep the kids happy and entertained during Eid can be tricky, so here are some ideas...

Met Police accused of Islamophobia over Grenfell memo

Officers warned of "crime and disorder" from Muslims in the immediate aftermath of the disaster...

Watch: How to Hajj series

Join us in this new series of 'How to Hajj' to learn the ins and outs of this special...

Find out what’s on Islam Channel this Eid

Islam Channel wishes you a happy, safe and blessed Eid al-Adha. We're with you throughout this period with some...

The Day of Arafah

Huge crowds of pilgrims have started praying on Mount Arafah, where Prophet Mohammed (SAW) delivered his final sermon....

Muslim commentators react to Boris Johnson’s resignation

Muslim groups and commentators are wondering why Johnson was even chosen as PM in the first place given his...

Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever to block sale to Israeli company

Ben & Jerry's is suing its parent company Unilever to block the sale of its business interests in Israel...

“I cried when I first arrived”: Pilgrim who walked from the UK to Saudi for Hajj

Of the hundreds of thousands of Muslims arriving in Makkah for Hajj, perhaps none had a more arduous journey...

When is Hajj 2022/1443?

We are only a few weeks away from that special period in the Islamic calendar when Muslims from around...

Saudi welcomes 1 million pilgrims for the biggest Hajj since pandemic

Worshippers from all over the world arrive in Makkah as the city prepares for the biggest hajj pilgrimage since...

Campaigners welcome 2025 introduction date for shariah-compliant alternative student finance

Shariah-compliant halal student finance might finally be available in the UK by 2025 — 11 years after it was...

Here’s why you need to maximise the next ten days

It's not only when Hajj and Eid al-Adha occur but the first ten days of the month are often...

‘There’s an increasing trend towards smaller Muslim weddings, here’s why’

Entrepreneur Sarah Gulfraz, the CEO of Peacock Supplies explains why couples and families are increasingly opting for smaller weddings...

Why wasn’t Eid al-Adha announced sooner?

Many people were surprised to see the recent announcement by Saudi authorities for the crescent moon on Wednesday –...

When is Eid al-Adha 2022?

Now that we know the 1st day of Dhul Hijjah 1443AH is on 30th June 2022, we can work...

Announcement: Dhul Hijjah & Eid al-Adha dates confirmed

The 1st day of Dhul Hijjah 1443AH will be 30th June 2022, it means Eid al-Adha will fall on...

What’s on Islam Channel this Hajj

A look at some of the hajj programming we have in store for you over the next few weeks....

Feature: How the shame of gambling stops Muslims from seeking help

Gambling is one of those taboo topics that's not talked about in the Muslim community....

Why you should consider doing Qurbani locally

‍Qurbani is an integral part of our faith and increasingly more people are following the sunnah of doing it...

Tributes pour in after the death of influential Turkish scholar

Sheikh Effendi, who was well known for his emphasises on the sunnah, died on Thursday in Istanbul...

Nearly half of mosques experienced attacks in the past 3 years

42% of mosques or Islamic institutions have experienced religiously motivated attacks in the last three years, a...

Could this Shetland shop become Britain’s most northerly mosque?

A disused convenience store in Shetland could become the most northerly mosque in Britain if it gets its planning...

Messages of support for hijabi MP signed off sick after ‘campaign of abuse’

Supporters were quick to rally around Apsana Begum who revealed that she has signed off sick after a "sustained...

Clarence Seedorf becomes Muslim but what other footballers are converts to Islam?

Dutch legend Clarence Seedorf recently announced his conversion to Islam but what other footballers have become Muslim?...

Video: Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000

Children amongst the dead following the earthquake that struck Afghanistan's southeast near the border with Pakistan on Wednesday...

Mohamed Ali Harrath praised for Islam Channel’s impact on Muslim community

The founder of Islam Channel visited Nottingham on Wednesday to talk about Islam Channel's role in dawah and halal...

French court rules in favour of burkini ban, overturns Grenoble’s decision

It has overturned a decision by the city of Grenoble to allow the so-called burkini to be worn in...

Palestine Action forces Israel’s largest arms firm to abandon London HQ

Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems has fled its London headquarters, according to the direct action group Palestine Action...

‘So how do I make Eid special for my kids?’

‍There are many ways to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, here's a taster of how entrepreneur Sarah Gulfraz, the owner of...

Millions stranded by deadly floods in Bangladesh and India

Millions of people have been left stranded after monsoon rains led to widespread flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh and India...

Islamic fintech backed by Paul Pogba valued at $300m

Wahed is looking to secure financing to support its growth through a consortium of investors, which includes footballer Paul...

Outrage over Muslim home demolitions in India

Thousands of people are protesting in India against authorities demolishing homes owned by Muslims...

Hosting ‘Feliz Eid Carnival’ for Spanish reverts

“Eid Mubarak!” and “Feliz Eid!” (the Spanish equivalent) were the joyous greetings heard at the 'Feliz Eid Carnival.'...

Grenfell victims remembered five years on

Tributes have poured in to remember the 72 people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire...

Imam dismissed as government adviser over film protest hits back

Imam was dismissed as a government adviser for supporting protests against the blasphemous Lady of Heaven film....

The top destinations for Muslim travellers in the world, ranked

The Global Muslim Travel Index 2022 has ranked the top destinations that cater specifically to Muslim travellers....

European Parliament passes motion warning of genocide in Xinjiang

The resolution also calls out China's human rights abuses against the Muslim Uyghur minority as “crimes against humanity"...

GP who asked women to take off veil could be struck off

The doctor, who was found guilty of serious misconduct, also made 'inappropriate' notes about the language skills of patients....

Video: Boxing champ Devin Haney praises Allah after victory

Undefeated boxing champion Devin Haney praised Allah (swt) after his recent win against Australia's George Kambosos....

Seven in ten UK Muslims experienced Islamophobia at work – poll

Seven in ten UK Muslims have faced some form of Islamophobic discrimination at work, according to a new poll....

UK’s first golf taster tour for Muslim women puts fun back in the game

The group's launched Britain's first-ever Muslim women's golf taster tour, giving Muslim women a comfortable space to play the...

‘The Lady of Heaven’: Cinemas pull blasphemous film after peaceful protests

Cinemas have pulled the film 'The Lady of Heaven', which has been called ‘blasphemous’ and 'sectarian', after it sparked...

Online portal allows pilgrims to register for Hajj 2022 (1443)

Saudi Arabia has developed an online portal so that pilgrims from Europe, America, and Australia can register directly for...

BJP suspends officials for blasphemous remarks after Muslim nations slam India

The ruling BJP party suspends two officials for making blasphemous and derogatory remarks about Islam and Prophet Mohammed...

Australia’s first two Muslim cabinet ministers sworn into office using pink Quran

Ed Husic and Dr Anne Aly have became the first Muslim ministers in Australia’s history. The pair took their...

The significance of Dhul Qadah

We're in the month of Dhul-Qi’dah - the eleventh month in the Islamic calendar. It's known as one of...

Volkswagen defends Xinjiang plant amid human rights abuse reports

Volkswagen will continue its operations in China's Xinjiang despite reports of human rights violations in the region...

COVID-19 leads non-Muslims towards ‘safe’ halal products

The demand for halal products from non-Muslim countries increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic as people look for more...

Video: How to perform the adhan

Want to perfect you adhan? Imam Wisam Sharieff shares some of his top tips in this engaging video....

The Islam Channel Eid Gala Dinner – a night of celebration and appreciation

Islam Channel was back in style on Friday, with one of its most popular events of the year -...

Watch: The surahs that save you

In this video from the Yaqeen Institute, Imam Omar Suleiman talks about some of the favourite surahs people have...

First British Muslim reaches Everest summit – and saves the life of another climber

The first British Muslim completed the epic 21-day task of climbing the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest....

Video: Slovenian Islamic Center set to be Islamic landmark in Europe

Last week, The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Slovenian President H E Borut Pahor inaugurated...

Islamophobic and racists chants during “hate-fest” march by Israeli extremists

Far right Israeli ultra-nationalists took part in the incendiary "Flag March" through the Muslim parts of the Old City...

‘A deaf man in the congregation cried. It was the first time in 45 years he understood the khutbah’

Fatima Begum talks about difficulties the Muslim deaf community face and what is being done to help our deaf...

Premier League 2022 – the highlights for Muslim players

A look back at the contribution of Muslim players during another dramatic season...

Mosques urged to apply for £24.5m funding to protect against hate crime

Mosques and Muslim faith schools are being urged to apply for the funding to bolster measures...

Eleven Days in May: children in Gaza remembered in heart-wrenching documentary

For 11 days in May 2021, Gaza was attacked by Israeli airstrikes....

Video: George W Bush speech gaffe condemns ‘unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq’

Bush called the invasion of Iraq 'wholly unjustified and brutal' before correcting himself and saying he meant Ukraine...

Muslim mayors making history

Westminster saw its first Muslim lord mayor take the oath of office, while a borough in West Sussex appoints...

Outrage after Muslim pupils served pork sausages in lunch ‘mix-up’

Muslim parents left furious after their children were served pork sausages instead of vegetarian ones...

French city allows Muslim swimsuit in state-run pools, rekindles row 

The French city of Grenoble has authorised the wearing of the so-called "burkini" swimsuit by Muslim women in state-run...

Leaked Prevent review lambasted for underplaying rightwing extremism

It has raised concerns that the counter radicalisation programme will underplay rightwing extremism and continue to unfairly target Muslims...

Racist Buffalo killer listed Sadiq Khan and Erdogan as ‘high profile enemies’

The white supremacist, who killed 10 people in a terrorist attack, mentioned the London Mayor and the President of...

Watch: Nakba – The day of catastrophe

Every year on May 15, Palestinians mark the Nakba, which literally translates as “The Catastrophe."...

Israeli forces attack mourners carrying Abu Akleh’s coffin, thousands attend funeral

Israeli forces beat mourners who were carrying Shireen Abu Akleh's body, ahead of her funeral that was attended by...

How to observe the six days of Shawwal when you’ve missed Ramadan fasts

What happens if you miss some fasts during Ramadan? Do you have to make those fasts up before you...

Why privacy and modesty are important when using apps

Nailah Dean from Salams looks at the importance of privacy functions on apps when searching for a potential partner...

Charity Commission urged to investigate Policy Exchange’s ‘anti-Muslim narratives’

Prevent experts call Charity Commission to review the think tank Policy Exchange for its "political propaganda and anti-Muslim narratives"...

Al Jazeera journalist shot and killed by Israeli forces

Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West...

Muslim Census founders make “Forbes 30 Under 30” list

Two childhood friends who set up the polling organisation Muslim Census have been named in the prestigious Forbes 30...

Queen’s Speech: Outrage as UK government pursues “anti-boycott” bill

The UK government announced plans to ban public bodies from taking part in boycott and divestment campaigns...

US Muslim group says Islamophobia complaints highest ever recorded

A new report showed a 28% increase in hate and bias incidents and a 9% increase in complaints since...

Tories lose London councils, cue dog-whistle ‘Londonistan’ comments

The Tories have lost three symbolic London councils to Labour — and that's triggered a few bigoted "Londonistan" comments...

Thousands turn out for “fantastic” Eid in the Square

Sadiq Khan said it was "fantastic" to be back celebrating Eid in Trafalgar Square again in London...

Social media platforms don’t remove nearly 90% of Islamophobic content – report

A new report shows that social media companies fail to remove anti-Muslim and Islamophobic content 89% of the time...

Charter promotes unity amongst western imams and scholars

Some of the world’s leading scholars and imams councils and boards have developed a charter to promote unity amongst...

‘Attacks on Black & Muslim students are nothing new — the smearing of Shaima Dallali is just the latest’

‍Student activist Ayo Olatunji looks at the recent attacks on the incoming president of the NUS Shaima Dallali...

Eid Mubarak to you all!

Islam Channel wishes the Muslim ummah a happy, safe and blessed Eid al-Fitr...

Blackburn Rovers makes history by hosting Eid salat

History was made on Eid-ul-Fitr when Blackburn Rovers became the first British club to host Eid salat on the...

Eid Mubarak – what’s on Islam Channel this Eid

Eid Mubarak! We hope you and your family are having a wonderful day....

Ihsan series: How Muslim organisations pursue excellence

In our new Ihsan series, we will look at how Muslim organisations strive for excellence in their work...

The importance of charity during Ramadan

National Zakat Foundation's Dr Sohail Hanif talks about the importance of charity and generosity during Ramadan...

Islam Channel raises over £2.2 million in one night

Our viewers across our two main channels yet again showed that their generosity shows no limits, helping raise over...

Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency — what does it mean for French Muslims?

Emmanuel Macron and rival Marine Le Pen will fight it out for the French presidency — but where do...

Ramadan round-up: Videos you need to watch 

It's time for another Ramadan roundup, collating some of the spiritually boosting videos we've shared on our social networks...

Watch: Come Iftar With Me

This Ramadan, you're in for a gastronomical treat with Come Iftar with Me...

Labour councillor suspended over “Muslim plot” comments still on election ballot

Labour councillor suspended over "Muslim plot" comments still on election ballot...

Benzema bags Champions League hat-trick despite fasting all day

Benzema broke his Ramadan fast 15-minutes before the Champions League match against Chelsea but still scored a hat-trick...

Analysis: Why are David Cameron and Policy Exchange only targeting Muslim critics of Prevent?

A new report tries to rescue the government’s much-derided Prevent policy by attacking Muslims critics of the programme...

Video: Children’s book Biff, Chip and Kipper accused of ‘racist’ depiction

Video: Children's book Biff, Chip and Kipper accused of 'racist' depiction...

US Muslims gave an estimated $1.8 billion in zakat — study shows

The study said that the average American Muslim donated $2,070 of zakat funds to charity in 2021....

What’s happening with halal student loans?

Muslim students are being urged to make their voices heard about halal student loans....

Video: A new halal marketplace for brands

Halal-marketplace.co.uk plans to become an Amazon-style marketplace for Islamic products and services...

“Spying on Muslim prayer apps”: US rights group urges probe into military data mining

CAIR urges congressional leaders to investigate reports that US military contractors are "spying on Muslim prayer apps....

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